DA12 2DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA12 2DE

DA12 2DE, Gravesham has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.14 per 1,000 population. This DA12 2DE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA12 postcode area, which has experienced 506 crimes and a crime rate of 10.01 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA12 2DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA12 2DE, encompassing approximately 3304 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA12 2DE area, explore the DA12 2DE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (214.29% increase)

DA12 2DE Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Chase Square with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12

DA12 2DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4551.14-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson2813.6255.56%
Shoplifting228.47214.29%
Anti-social behaviour216.66-38.24%
Vehicle crime196.3518.75%
Drugs125.75500.00%
Public order93.63-10.00%
Other theft72.72-46.15%
Other crime32.120.00%
Theft from the person30.9150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5449.9314.89%
Anti-social behaviour3416.3454.55%
Criminal damage and arson1810.29-41.94%
Vehicle crime165.4533.33%
Other theft134.8462.50%
Public order103.9342.86%
Shoplifting73.03-22.22%
Robbery42.120.00%
Other crime31.210.00%
Theft from the person20.91100.00%
Drugs20.61-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.30-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4747.21-12.96%
Criminal damage and arson3114.2272.22%
Anti-social behaviour229.380.00%
Vehicle crime126.66-7.69%
Shoplifting93.63-10.00%
Other theft82.72-52.94%
Public order72.42-30.00%
Burglary62.1220.00%
Robbery41.82300.00%
Other crime31.2150.00%
Drugs30.91-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.30-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5449.9335.00%
Anti-social behaviour2216.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson186.6650.00%
Other theft175.45112.50%
Vehicle crime135.14160.00%
Public order103.9342.86%
Shoplifting103.03-16.67%
Drugs53.03-16.67%
Theft from the person51.51400.00%
Burglary51.5166.67%
Possession of weapons31.5150.00%
Other crime20.91-50.00%
Robbery10.61-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4040.85-18.37%
Anti-social behaviour3312.1022.22%
Shoplifting129.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson123.63-20.00%
Other theft83.6360.00%
Public order72.420.00%
Drugs62.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.820.00%
Other crime41.51100.00%
Burglary31.2150.00%
Possession of weapons20.91-33.33%
Robbery20.61-60.00%
Theft from the person10.61-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4944.796.52%
Anti-social behaviour2714.8358.82%
Shoplifting188.175.88%
Criminal damage and arson155.450.00%
Drugs84.5460.00%
Public order72.420.00%
Vehicle crime52.12-58.33%
Robbery51.5166.67%
Other theft51.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.51-25.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Theft from the person20.61100.00%
Burglary20.61-71.43%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4643.8821.05%
Shoplifting1713.92-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.14-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson155.14-28.57%
Vehicle crime124.5433.33%
Other theft103.63-28.57%
Burglary73.03133.33%
Public order72.12-22.22%
Drugs52.12-16.67%
Possession of weapons41.51100.00%
Robbery31.2150.00%
Bicycle theft10.91-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3845.69-30.91%
Anti-social behaviour2411.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.26162.50%
Shoplifting206.3525.00%
Other theft146.0555.56%
Vehicle crime94.24200.00%
Public order92.72-10.00%
Drugs62.72200.00%
Burglary31.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Robbery20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Other crime10.61-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5543.8852.78%
Anti-social behaviour2416.6460.00%
Shoplifting167.266.67%
Public order104.84233.33%
Other theft93.03-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson82.72-52.94%
Burglary62.4220.00%
Other crime41.82300.00%
Theft from the person31.210.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Drugs20.61-75.00%
Robbery10.61-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3638.13-12.20%
Criminal damage and arson1710.8913.33%
Anti-social behaviour155.14-25.00%
Shoplifting154.54-37.50%
Other theft144.5416.67%
Drugs84.2414.29%
Burglary52.42150.00%
Vehicle crime41.51-63.64%
Robbery31.21-25.00%
Theft from the person30.91200.00%
Public order30.91-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Other crime10.61-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4146.30-8.89%
Shoplifting2412.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour207.265.26%
Criminal damage and arson156.05-11.76%
Other theft124.5471.43%
Vehicle crime113.63266.67%
Public order73.3340.00%
Drugs72.12250.00%
Other crime62.1250.00%
Robbery41.82100.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Burglary20.61-66.67%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4536.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour1913.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson175.750.00%
Shoplifting125.140.00%
Other theft73.630.00%
Burglary62.120.00%
Public order51.820.00%
Other crime41.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Robbery20.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202418
July 202431
June 202418
May 202412
April 202415
March 202415
February 202421
January 20248
December 202317
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 550 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202454
July 202447
June 202454
May 202440
April 202449
March 202446
February 202438
January 202455
December 202336
November 202341
October 202345

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20238
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 20247
February 20249
January 202410
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
July 202412
June 202413
May 20245
April 20245
March 202412
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202434
July 202422
June 202422
May 202433
April 202427
March 202417
February 202424
January 202424
December 202315
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20248
June 202417
May 20248
April 20245
March 202410
February 202414
January 20249
December 202314
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20247
July 20249
June 202410
May 202412
April 202418
March 202417
February 202420
January 202416
December 202315
November 202324
October 202312

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA12 2DE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chase Square
    Total27
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. King Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Berkley Crescent
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ferry Terminal
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Park Place
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Royal Pier Road
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. White Hart Yard
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Berkley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. High Street
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Andrew'S Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Milton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Clive Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Gordon Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. East Crescent Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Peacock Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lord Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Romulus Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Manor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Railway Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. New Swan Yard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Terrace Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Harmer Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Edwin Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Town Pier
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Princes Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1